North Korea test-fired cruise missiles on Tuesday from a warship that can carry nuclear warheads, weeks after Kim Jong-un warned his country can pose a threat with weapons of mass destruction.
Pyongyang’s forces fired two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles as Kim watched on alongside defence officials and naval commanders.
The cruise missiles are able to carry nuclear warheads, and flew for more than two hours during the test.
The anti-ship missiles flew for more than 30 minutes.
State media claimed the missiles struck their targets.
Following the tests, Kim warned his country will pursue “limitless expansion” of its nuclear capabilities.
Last month, Kim warned that his country will “never surrender” its nuclear weapons.
He said: “The United States and its allies are constantly bringing nuclear strategic assets into the areas surrounding our country, shaking the foundations of regional security.
“The United States is carrying out acts of state terrorism and aggression across the world, but the arrogant and reckless exercise of its power has not weakened progressive humanity’s will to oppose domination and subjugation and to achieve independence and equality.
“I affirm that our nation is no longer a country under threat – we now possess the power to pose a threat if necessary.
“The solid construction of the nuclear shield firmly guarantees and drives the development of all sectors of the country, including the economy and culture, as well as the improvement of the people’s lives.”
